The equation is simple for defending champions England, Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand and the USA today - win and a place in the semi-finals of Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 is yours. So the meeting of les Bleues and the tournament hosts at the UCD Bowl (kick-off 7.45pm) is sure to produce fireworks.

Thursday is decision day at Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 as the four semi-final places are up for grabs. There are top of the table clashes in all three pools - Canada and New Zealand are set for a high-noon shootout, England and the USA follow them at Billings Park, and match day 3 will come to a big crescendo when Ireland and France collide under the UCD Bowl floodlights.